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Rogue Hoover vs Rogue D-Ball medicine ball

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Oct 15, 2020 9:00:00 AM

Rogue Hoover vs Rogue D-Ball medicine ball

This is a comparison of the Rogue Hoover medicine ball and the Rogue D-Ball including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview and review of the Rogue D-Ball medicine balls

This is an overview of the Rogue D-Ball medicine balls including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview of the D-Ball medicine balls

Price: $55 - $110
 
D-Ball medicine balls are a great option that provides a little more grip than a classic medicine ball. These balls are great for everything you can do with a medicine ball except throwing and catching. For that, a traditional medicine ball is probably the better choice. Rogue D-Ball medicine ball come in 8lb to 40lb with a diameter of 9"or 10.6". The full specifications are:
 
  • Made in the USA
  • Medball/Slamball
  • 9 Weight Increments: 8 LB to 40 LB
  • Diameter: 9” (8LB to 25LB) and 10.6” (30-40LB)
  • Durable Rubber Shell with Textured Grip
  • Color: Black
These are a great addition for anyone who wants to do condition y lifting heavy balls of the ground to the shoulder and dropping them back down to repeat the process.
 
 

Pros of the D-Ball medicine balls

 
Pros of the D-Ball medicine balls are:
 
  • Rubber exterior
  • Standardized size 
  • Gel-like filling
The rubber exterior makes it easier to hold onto and keep the ball in place when you want to perform any kind of movement where you are leaning on the ball. Even if the d-balls get heavier, they stay the same size, which is good to remember the motor pattern. The gel-like filling makes them especially good for lifting to the shoulder and dropping them back down from there without too much bounce. 
 
 

Cons of the D-ball medicine balls

 
The cons of the d-ball medicine balls are:
 
  • Little bounce
  • Harder on wrists
  • Higher price
The D-ball medicine ball has very little bounce and is also harder than a classic medicine ball. This makes it a great option when you drop it and pick it up, but less ideal for throwing and catching. Compared to the Echo Slam balls they also have a higher price. ou get a better grip on the D-Balls than on the slam balls, but the difference is negligible to justify the higher price. Especially if you are buying in bulk.
 
 

Alternatives to the D-Ball medicine ball

 
Alternatives to the d-ball medicine ball are:
 
If you want a heavy medicine ball for your workouts that stays the same size, then the MK D`Balls are a good option. Especially for the higher weights, I would go for the MK instead of the regular D-Balls.
 
The Echo slam balls are a great alternative to the light D-Balls that cost less. If all you do is slamming the balls rather than bringing them to the shoulder than this might be the right one for you.
 
 If you want to save some money, but still have a medicine ball that you can throw around, then the Rogue Rubber medicine balls can be a good alternative to combine a low price point with some weight to throw about. 
 
 

Overview and review for the Rogue Hoover medicine ball

This is an overview of the Rogue Hoover medicine ball including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

 

Overview of the Rogue Hoover medicine balls

Price $62-$66
 
The Rogue Hoover medicine balls are 10" diameter versions of the Rogue Standard medicine ball. They are available in 4lb and 6lb. This makes them a great choice for children or newcomers to medicine balls to start with something small, rather than overwhelming them with the oversized medicine balls. The specifications of the Rogue Hoover balls are:
 
  • Made in Columbus, OH
  • Weight Increments: Varies, 4LB and 6LB
  • Diameter: 10"
  • Nylon Thread Seam Construction
  • Scuff-Resistant Coated Vinyl Shell
  • Color: Gray
  • Applications: Beginner / Kids Medicine Ball or Hooverball game use
They can also be used in the game of Hoover as they have the right dimensions. 
 
 

Pros of the Rogue Hoover medicine ball

 
The pros of the Rogue Hoover medicine balls are:
 
  • Smaller size
  • Lighter weight
  • Same finish
The Rogue Hoover medicine balls have been designed to be easier to handle for kids and newcomers or for the game of Hoover itself. This makes them a playful introduction to medicine ball training rather than a frightening tool. It can also be good fun to round up a tough session with a little game. In addition, this smaller balls are made to the same quality standards as their bigger brothers and sisters and therefore can take a lot of abuse.
 
 

Cons of the Rogue Hoover medicine ball

 
The cons of the Rogue Hoover medicine ball are:
 
  • Price 
  • Limited options
For a ball that children should play with, the price is rather high. You might find cheaper versions of lower quality to abuse the heck out of. Also, there are not many weight or color options in this medicine ball, as it specifically designed for Hoover and not for varied training for athletes.
 
 

Alternatives to the Rogue Hoover medicine ball

 
Alternatives to the Rogue Hoover medicine ball are:
 
The Dynamax Hoover balls have the same dimensions and weight. They also come in at the same price. If you want to play hoover ball or get a small medicine ball it is only a matter of design between these two options.
 
For the same price as for a Rogue Hoover medicine ball you can also get 16LB D ball.  If you like lifting things over your shoulder as many times as possible and smash them into the ground afterward, this is the tool for you and you get more pounds for the same amount of money.
 
The Rogue Echo slam ball will give you the most pound for your back. for $69 you can get a 25lbs ball to smash into the ground. Compared to the D-Ball they are a little harder to pick up from the ground as they have less grip.
 

Conclusion for the Rogue Hoover medicine ball

 
If you want to feel like the ex-president who kept for with hoover ball, this is the one to get. Otherwise, you might want to go for something a bit more substantial for the same amount of money or save a nickel and a dime. 

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